Rio Ngumoha names two players who "really helped" him this season
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesRio NgumohaRio Ngumoha has been in fine form for Liverpool in recent weeks and the teenage winger is convinced there is more to come after scoring his first goal at Anfield on SaturdayLiverpool winger Rio Ngumoha(Image: LFC TV)Rio Ngumoha is confident there is "plenty more to come" from him as he shed light on the dedication he has been putting in behind the scenes to boost his prospects of further first-team opportunities at Liverpool.Ngumoha netted his first Anfield goal on his second Premier League start, opening the scoring in the Reds' 2-0 victory over Fulham on Saturday. "It's really important to be strong because everyone is taller than me, but also because I'm quite quick it can give me an advantage."I just have to be sharper and stronger.
The start of the season was positive for everyone and the goal at Newcastle was the highlight for me until the middle of the season."But now I feel I can actually perform better and people can see what I can do. I can't wait to see how the rest of the season evolves."Ngumoha opened his Anfield Premier League account against Fulham(Image: Getty Images)Of his record-breaking strike against Fulham, Ngumoha added: "I'm happy to get the goal at Anfield, I couldn't ask for much more."Newcastle was great, but this was even more special.
If there's an overlap on with Robbo (Andy Robertson), who gave me a lot of help during the game, I'll play it to him, or if I come inside I can have a one-two with Flo (Florian Wirtz)."I feel like I have a good connection with everybody now. I just want to excite the crowd and everyone that is here to watch."READ MORE: Virgil van Dijk names 'most important factor' for PSG comeback - 'Remember we are Liverpool'READ MORE: Rio Ngumoha outlines what Liverpool is losing when Andy Robertson leaves this summerNgumoha's impressive display has thrust him into contention for a first-ever Champions League start, as Liverpool seeks to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit in the Anfield return on Tuesday in their quarter-final against holders Paris Saint-Germain.Speaking to LFC TV, the young star also paid tribute to the guidance he has received from departing duo Mohamed Salah and Robertson."Mo really helped me especially during the start of pre-season along with Robbo, and because Robbo is a left-back he helps me even more because he's such an experienced player," he said.